What They Are Saying: Reactions To Raiders League-Leading Seven Pro Bowl Selections

Dec 21, 2016 at 02:06 AM

Quarterback Derek Carr and Defensive End Khalil Mack

What a week it has been for the Silver and Black. The Raiders were able to a reserve a spot in the postseason by defeating the Chargers and on Tuesday, it was announced that the Raiders have an NFL-high seven Pro Bowl selections.

Derek Carr, Khalil Mack, and Amari Cooper earned their second consecutive Pro Bowl nods with the Silver and Black while Reggie Nelson will make his second appearance in as many years, last year as a member of the Cincinnati Bengals. For the second time in his career, Donald Penn earned a selection, his first being with Tampa Bay in 2010. Of the selections, Kelechi Osemele and Rodney Hudson are Pro Bowl-bound for the first time in their careers.

Players, past and present, celebrated their teammates' achievements and several took to Twitter to acknowledge Tuesday's announcements. Here are some of the best reactions:

Truly blessed and honored to be voted back into the #ProBowl with my brothers. Thank you to all… https://t.co/eqk5fLrGUs
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) December 21, 2016

Again thank you everybody! Time to finish the year strong!! 💀💀💀💀
— Derek Carr (@derekcarrqb) December 21, 2016

Congrats squad! ✊ https://t.co/DgpNSoccC4
— Seth Roberts (@SethTRoberts) December 21, 2016

Congrats to all my teammates who made the pro bowl...Leading the league with 7!!! "Everybody eats B"
— Latavius Murray (@LataviusM) December 21, 2016

Big thanks to my team mates and #RaiderNation for making this dream a reality...Momma I'm an ALL-STAR 😎next up that 🏆 #ProBowl #BucketList pic.twitter.com/zDmFFGUdT3
— Kelechi Osemele (@KOseven0) December 21, 2016

The only time Raiders had the most Pro Bowlers outright was in 1983, when they had 8. They won the Super Bowl that season
via @EliasSports https://t.co/jbOctCKbo9
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 21, 2016

Congrats to all of my teammates on their probowl selection!! Much deserved. https://t.co/ps8hI8dACY
— Jon Condo (@JonCondo) December 21, 2016

THANK YOU 4 ALL YOUR SUPPORT #raidernation #returntogreatness https://t.co/WOYx5C75xa
— Donald Penn (@DPENN70) December 21, 2016

@DPENN70 DP did you make the probowl as a receiver or a tackle?? Lol congrats bro
— Charles Woodson (@CharlesWoodson) December 21, 2016

Lol thanks big homie https://t.co/YB09MuGai6
— Donald Penn (@DPENN70) December 21, 2016

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